Leil Selichot 9744 / סליחות 13504
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 13504 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 9741 | 23 Elul 13501 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9742 | 20 Elul 13502 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9743 | 23 Elul 13503 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9744 | 23 Elul 13504 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9745 | 25 Elul 13505 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9746 | 21 Elul 13506 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9747 | 23 Elul 13507 | ||
| Leil Selichot 9748 | 25 Elul 13508 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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